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Drive from Hong Kong to Macau, without entering Mainland China
As a foreigner, without a Chinese visa, is it possible to drive a rental car from Hong Kong to Macau? Does the Zhuhai-HK-Macau bridge enter Mainland China?
(I don't normally require HK or Macau visas)....
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Driving a rented car in the U.S. as a 23 year old with a german driver's license
I know it will most likely depend on the specific rules of the rental company, but is it generally possible in the U.S. for a 23 year old person with a german driver's license to either
rent a car ...
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Traveling in December (Italy and Switzerland) - By Car
Everyone!
I'm planning a trip from Milan with a rental car in December (11), to Germany (Munich), via Austria.
From Munich, I go to Liechtenstein, then to Switzerland, arriving in the city of ...
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Can visitors rent electric scooters (motorcycles) in Taiwan with foreign drivers licenses?
There's nearly one registered scooter per adult in Taiwan (the motorcycle variety) and it's an excellent way to explore because (among other things) they are trivial to park almost anywhere, whereas ...
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Validity of driver's license in a EU country
I'm a citizen of a non-EU country but currently live in an EU country for more than 1 year (not a permanent residence). I don't have a driver's license from the country I currently live in but holds a ...
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How to get a IDP as a Chinese driving license holder and translating license?
My partner is a Chinese citizen studying in the UK. We're planning on holidaying in Sardinia and would like to rent a car there. She can drive and holds a Chinese Driving License. Having spoken to ...
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Rent a car for a day and leave it in another city in Italy
I want to rent a car in Italy, is it possible to take it in one city and leave it in another one? In this case, from Bari to Naples.
Also, is there a minimum number of days for a rental? Probably one ...
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How to check overspeeding fine if any in Norway [closed]
I would like to check if there are any overspeeding fines levied on me as I have been driving rented car of Hertz for last 7 days.
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Is a German driver’s license valid in Florida? [duplicate]
Morning everyone,
I have a German driver's license and am planning to do a trip to Miami for 2 weeks, I was looking online for car to rent and I've found this:
General Rental Information
Driver's ...
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It is legal to have a dashboard camera in the UAE?
I'd like to buy a dash cam which can be installed in a rented car (front and back window) for the purpose of proving an innocence in case of accident. So the camera can record the footage to the SSD ...
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In the US, should I rent a car through travel agencies or directly with car rental companies?
I have no experience in renting cars whatsoever. I was wondering what's the best way to do this in the US? Should I book a car rental on a website like Expedia, or should I book directly from the ...
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Rent car Green Card in Dubrovnik (Croatia)
I am renting a car this summer in Dubrovnik. I will drive to Split and I am considering driving into Bosnia-Herzegovina (Mostar/Sarajevo) and maybe Montenegro.
My rental company confirmed that I can ...
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Insurance for car rental in Costa Rica
I am currently in Costa Rica and the guy at the car rental place required us to buy insurance beyond the CDW.
So what is actually required for a foreigner to drive a rental in Costa Rica?
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Expected tip for driver of rented car in Sri Lanka
I traveled around Sri Lanka in a rented car with driver.
The contract has this note:
Above Price Not includes
Driver Tip - We encourage our customers , whenever they wish, to offer drivers tips ...
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Driving a rental car from Italy to Dublin
I am moving to Dublin from Rome and we thought, instead of flying the dog as airplane cargo, I would rent a car and drive across Europe.
Is it possible to rent a car in Rome, and deliver it in Dublin?...
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Legal or financial barriers to driving a rental car from El Salvador to Honduras?
Since I (apparently) can't fly from SAL to Choluteca, I was planning to drive. But then I had to think some more: Will I be required at the Honduran border or at the rental counter to show an ...
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Renting a car without driver's license in Spain
my wife and I are going on holiday to Menorca soon and we were thinking of renting a car. The problem is, she can drive and has a valid drivers license from non-EU country but doesn't have a credit ...
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One way traverse RV from US West to East Coast (or vice versa) [duplicate]
I was planning to go for a 3-4 weeks trip to the USA with a total of 4 people (two couples) in summer 2019. Someone gave me a hint that it would be possible to traverse new RVs from west coast to east ...
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What accurate offline GPS apps are there for the whole island of Cyprus?
I'm going to the island of Cyprus in June and will rent a car at Ercan airport which won't have GPS navigation (the chosen company is literally the only option for me for specific reasons).
While I'...
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How to handle Traction Law Alert when driving I-70 through Colorado mountains in a rented AWD?
Today I attempted to get to Idaho Springs, CO from the West in a rented AWD vehicle about 10pm. It was snowing, and my dashboard was showing 23F outside. As I was approaching Vail I saw a number of ...
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What kind of cars for F roads and river crossing during summer in Iceland?
In many forums a 4WD car is mentioned but not much details beyond that. The official road conditions website differentiates between "passenger cars" and "cars suitable for highland roads" but without ...
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Is an IDP required for renting a car within the EU if you have a standard EU format license?
I'm looking into a car rental in Netherlands (Alamo) and their terms and conditions state that:
International Driving Permit needed along with original domestic licence.
Does this also apply to ...
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Do Americans need special permits to rent and drive a car in France?
I'm hoping to rent a car in June to drive from Paris to several day-trips with my family -- I figured it would be the cheapest and most convenient option for four people to get to and from places like ...
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Trying to rent car in USA for more than 30 days [duplicate]
We want to rent a car in Las Vegas in February, travel across California and Arizona, then return it to Las Vegas approximately 35 days later. When I check car rentals it shows that at the 30 day mark ...
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Detailed map of Hawaii Big Island showing paved roads
I am looking for a detailed map (much more detail than, say, here) of the Hawaii Big Island, that will show which roads are paved and which are not. This is to determine where I will be able to get to ...
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What's an "un-made up road" in terms of car hire insurance?
I'm checking the terms and conditions for various car hire insurance/excess coverage policies and I see a lot of lines like this one (this one from http://www.insurance4carhire.com):
We will not ...
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Speeding tickets in Germany
During a trip to Germany in May, I accrued (unknowingly) three speeding tickets from automated ticketing cameras throughout the picturesque countryside. The reason I know that the tickets exist is ...
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Car hire in Chile: cheaper to go with international or local companies?
I'll be visiting Chile for a few weeks in November and I'll be looking to hire a car for up to three days at a time, first in Punta Arenas and second in Santiago and possibly again in Puerto Montt.
I'...
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Can I drive a rental in Russia (without high risk)
Of course I can technically rent a car, and I can drive it. My point is - is it secure/recommended for non-Russians? What are unexpected risks?
I have extended driving experience in Paris, Rome, ...
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Can I rent a car in the UK with a new driving license less than one year old?
I'm a UK citizen visiting the UK over the Christmas period. If possible, I'd like to rent a car - but I've only had a full UK driver's license for less than a year. I gather that there is no longer a ...
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What happens if police stops me when driving a rental car and I'm not the authorized driver (US-FL)?
I rented a car, but didn't want to pay a second driver fee. My spouse is driving the car but I want to know if I'll be in trouble if police stops me when I'm driving.
I know that insurance won't pay ...
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What is the most common transmission type for rental cars in Japan?
What's the prevalent type of gear transmission on rental cars in Japan (Hokkaido specifically), manual or automatic ?
If it's manual, are there restrictions ? Assuming I have an International Driving ...
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Didn't purchase an Expressway / vignette before driving on highways in Czech Republic. What can I expect?
Unfortunately I didn't know that Czech Republic doesn't have tollbooths- drivers are required to purchase a sticker before getting on any highway - until I arrived in Prague.
What happens next? I ...
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Where to drive an old car in Havana
Cuba is famous for its 1950's and older American cars in daily use. And it's easy to catch a ride in a 1950's Chevrolet taxi. But is there anywhere I can drive one of these old cars for a fee?
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Driving a rental car through Colorado
I have never rented a car before, nor have I ever been to Colorado before, but I am planning a trip that will involve both - specifically, I plan to fly into Denver and then go rafting with one of the ...
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Driving a rental car from east to west coast of the USA as a visitor
I am planning my two week vacation in the U.S. As a foreigner, can I rent a car and drive from the east coast to the west? Do I need to do loads of paperwork for this?
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US road trip for UK citizen before work
I'm a UK citizen who has a full time job offer for a US company in San Francisco starting next September. They're fully sponsoring my visa. I'm planning on a road trip down the west coast from Seattle ...
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If you have a rental car from outside Germany, can you enter the environmental zones?
If you have a rental car from outside Germany, without a so called "Umwelt-plakette" or environmental sticker what do I have to do to enter the environmental zones? Can I get a waiver if I show that I ...
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Driving to Yellowknife, NT
I'm to looking to drive from Toronto, ON to Yellowknife NT in the winter, and was wondering if anyone had a good solution for renting a car.
I can't seem to find anything under 1500-2000 for the car ...
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Is the "Young Driver Surcharge" fee the same for all car rental companies in the UK?
I am a 21 year old with almost 2 year old driving license. I'm going to the UK, and want to rent a car for several days, however when I searched for a rental car, I saw that 35-40 GBP were added as "...
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Ataturk Airport to Yenikapi ferry by rental car?
What is the best route to drive from Ataturk Aiport to Yenikapi? How long is the journey?
We want to rent a car at the airport and drive to Bodrum.
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Do I need any additional insurance from the car rental?
I am planning to drive a car rented from enterprise.com to Canada from Baltimore. I would like to have, what people say, the "full coverage" insurance. From this link, I understand that following ...
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What type of car do I need for a trip in Finland?
I'm currently planning a trip to Finland for one week, and think we will go to the following places:
Arrive in Helsinki
Step to Tampere
Step to Jyväskylä
Step to Kuopio
Step to Savonlinna
Step to ...
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Ferrying Icelandic rental car vs renting on Faroe Islands
My trip starts and ends in Iceland, I'm considering the option of ferrying an Icelandic rental car across to the Faroe Islands (vs dropping off and renting another one on the Faroe Islands). Smyril ...
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Can I hire a car in the US with UK provisional Licence?
Whilst I am travelling, I would like to rent a car from NY or LA. Is it possible with a UK provisional driving licence?
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Is a 4x4 a must in Iceland in April/May?
To rent a 4x4 small car is about 740 € (2 weeks) vs a small compact that is just 260 €. I have some experience driving off-road and I know that a "normal" car cannot go through some f-roads I've seen ...
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Renting a van for 6-7 people in Australia
I'm looking to travel with my elderly mother, my wife and other family members, across the southeast part of Australia, from Sydney to Adelaide, taking about a week. We may have 6 or 7 in our party. ...
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Land Rover in Mongolia with no hired driver
I am planning to visit Mongolia next year, mainly for wildlife and I wonder if it is possible to rent a Land Rover and drive it on our own, without hiring a driver. Is this possible?
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Online simulations, games or ways to check my knowledge about traffic rules and my driving skills in USA [closed]
I am looking to get a rental car in USA. I have a very good experience with driving a car but it is with right hand drive and in USA this is left hand drive plus the driving rules are somewhat ...
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Crashing a rental car abroad
What happens if I (a US citizen) rent a car in, say, the UK, and crash it because I was driving on the wrong side of the road?
Do I have to pay the damages out of pocket? What if I don't have the ...
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